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  1. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Appendix 1: Sample field data collection form

    Description
    This document contains a sample field data collection form which can be used in the planning and management of projects where GISci technology is used. This document supplements chapter 12 of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  2. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Appendix 2: Worked example using GPS

    Description
    This document uses an example to explain how to use GPS, get data out of the unit and use that data in the expedition GIS. This document supplements a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  3. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Appendix 4: Buyer's guide to GPS units

    Description
    This document provides guidance for expedition teams on assessing the need for a GPS unit and evaluates a number of receiver units. This document supplements a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  4. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 10: Traditional surveying

    Description
    This chapter presents an introduction to traditional surveying, discussing the context of this type of surveying, surveying instruments and devices and survey techniques. This document is the tenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  5. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 11: Using GPS for fieldwork

    Description
    This chapter discusses using GPS for fieldwork, including GPS applications, GPS care and power requirements, using GPS in non-ideal conditions, integrating GPS readings and historical maps, integrating GPS and other GISci data, GPS receivers for creating expedition maps and GPS receiver models. This document is the eleventh chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  6. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 12: Project planning and management

    Description
    This chapter discusses the practicalities of project planning and management of using GISci on expeditions including project design, sampling strategies, data and equipment, software and fieldwork practicalities. This document is the twelfth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  7. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 13: Field equipment

    Description
    This chapter discusses the practical aspects of field equipment including field-based applications, a field computing overview, data storage, understanding device protection, powering field equipment, caring for GPS receivers, remote data access, concerns with cellular phones, photographic equipment and geo-tagging, selecting expedition hardware, purchasing equipment and disaster recovery planning. This document is the thirteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  8. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 14: GISci software

    Description
    This chapter advises on the practicalities of selecting GISci software, including general principles in selection, software for GPS data retrieval, software for terrain visualisation, remote sensing/image processing software, GIS software and low cost software, . This document is the fourteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  9. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 15: Completing the project

    Description
    This chapter advises on the practical aspects of completing a project after using GIS, including the GIS analysis, useful GIS functions, results and continuation and project sustainability. This document is the fifteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  10. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 16: GISci applications

    Description
    This chapter describes possible applications of GISci technology, including archaeology, ecology, geology, geomorphology, natural resource management, wildlife and socio-economic applications. This document is the sixteenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  11. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 17: Case studies

    Description
    This chapter contains a selection of case studies which demonstrate the use of GISci technologies including the Bogda Shan Expedition (China), Mount Everest, Jarlhettur Ridge (Iceland) and a semi-desert soil erosion and landslide site (Spain). This document is the seventeenth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  12. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 1: GIS, GPS, remote sensing and fieldwork

    Description
    This chapter presents an introduction to the four sections of the manual (data, techniques, planning and results), giving a brief overview of the contents of each section. This document is the first chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  13. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 2: The geographical framework

    Description
    This chapter explains the principles of how geographical reference systems are constructed, details one particular co-ordinate system (UTM) and discusses how to select a suitable system for your GIS. This document is the second chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  14. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 3: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

    Description
    This chapter details types of GIS data input, how GIS systems can help, the limitations of GIS and a selection of GIS data sources useful to fieldwork. This document is the third chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  15. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 4: GIS database mechanics

    Description
    This chapter presents an overview of GIS database mechanics, discussing the underlying information in the GIS, selecting the project database, database configuration, example of database structure designs, using the database in the field, integrating existing data, data import/export and cleaning, adding raw expedition data and accessing project data. This document is the fourth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  16. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 5: Remote sensing

    Description
    This chapter presents an introduction to remote sensing, discussing satellite imagery, resolution, aerial photography, radar imagery and sources of remotely sensed data. This document is the fifth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  17. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 6: The Global Positioning System (GPS): principles and concepts

    Description
    This chapter describes Global Positioning Systems (GPS), discussing GPS and field navigation, GPS functions and features, the history of satellite GNS, how GPS works, GPS accuracy, correct GPS handling, assessing data quality, how GPS calculates and stores positional data, NMEA sentences and stored information, understanding precision and improving accuracy and future developments. This document is the sixth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  18. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 7: GISci analysis

    Description
    This chapter introduces GISci analysis, discussing mapping and symbolizing, spatial selections and queries, creating buffers, testing relationships between data layers, spatial overlay operations, spatial analysis and digital elevation data. This document is the seventh chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  19. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 8: Image interpretation and processing

    Description
    This chapter examines image interpretation and processing, including geomorphological mapping, mapping geo-ecological features and human population estimates. This document is the eighth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  20. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Chapter 9: Geocorrection and photogrammetry

    Description
    This chapter discusses geocorrection and photogrammetry, including data from space-borne sensors, perspective distortions, parallax, scale in aerial photography, transformation, resampling, choosing growth control points, practicalities of geocorrecting images, digital photogrammetry and practicalities of accurate mapping using air photos. This document is the ninth chapter of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  21. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Colour plates 1 to 20

    Description
    This document is a collection of colour images which help to illustrate the use of photogrammetry to evaluate changes over time. This document accompanies chapters 1 to 11 of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  22. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Colour plates 21 to 32

    Description
    This document is a collection of colour images which accompany chapters 12 to 17 of a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  23. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, GISci glossary

    Description
    This document defines a list of common GISci terms. This document supplements a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  24. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, References and bibliography

    Description
    This document contains the references and bibliography for a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm
  25. Title

    GIS, GPS and remote sensing: field techniques manual, Table of Contents

    Description
    This document is the introduction and table of contents for a manual which details geographical information sciences (GISci) fieldwork techniques widely used for mapping and monitoring features on the earth's surface, including geographical information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing, methods of observing features from a distance. This manual was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 2005.
    Author
    Richard Teeuw; Martin Whiteside; Nicholas McWilliam; Paul Zukowskyj
    Publisher
    Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Publications/EAC+publications/GIS+GPS+and+Remote+Sensing.htm

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